"They say when you reach a crossroad or a turning point in life, it really doesn't matter how we got there, but what we do next after we got there. Usually we arrive there by adversity, and then it is then, and only then, that we find out who we truly are and what we're truly made of. It's a process, a gift and a journey."- Paris Hilton
That I'd ever quote Paris Hilton-- who would have thought?
I am jumping on this bandwagon a tad late so I will simply say I was blown away by her interview with Larry King. My exposure to Paris Hilton had been limited to watching her on The Simple Life. I honestly never truly believed she could form full sentences; let alone use words like "audacity" and "pandemonium". (OK, not really big words but considering this is someone whose fave adjective is "sexy"; these words had two syllables too many.). Was I ever wrong.
And that quote from her prison notes. How cliche but how true it rings. In Paris's case, sheltered heiress was thrown into correctional facility. What a way to shake up someone's world view: yes, Paris, some people never knew Santa Claus (or Dior, or Blahnik). Ka-blam. (Insert dramatic sound of rose-colored glasses breaking into a million pieces).
I had a slightly similar rude awakening recently. In my case, a turn of events have made me realize how complacent I have gotten in just "being". Worked for the same company for eight years now. A couple of hobbies on the side. Contemplating an advanced degree for self-improvement. No real passions/causes I'd die for. It all seemed too easy. But then life dealt me an unexpected hand and I was jarred into a realization that my turn is up in a game I've forgotten I was playing.
And so I am back at a crossroads, awash with trepidation. What's my next move? - Who am I? What am I truly made of?
Ah, that I'd be unshackled from my cushy existence by Miss Hilton's words.
Who would have thought?
(Photo note: http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/South_America/Peru/photo356167.htm)
5 comments:
Great minds think alike... I could easily repost what you have said about pondering about life and what my next move is, although I wouldn't use a Paris Hilton quote. ;-)
argh why are people missing the point?
the idea was to juxtapose paris's plight with mine. the fact that I am quoting her was meant to be funny. (though again have to say i thought it was a great quote- notwithstanding the source.)
Will wonders ever cease? Epiphany c/o Paris Hilton. You are the first that I know of. I was tempted to cross out your "Who would have thought?" and replace it with "Who wudda thunk?"
I agree that it's a good quote, regardless of the source. I can also tell you that a lot of us are wrestling with the same questions.
Good luck and let me know if you find a good source for some of those answers.
I read and re-read the quote. First, because of the source - was I surprised. Second, I had to digest it.
Complacency is very dangerous, as we've learned. Being caught unaware, without a plan, is the worst thing that can ever happen.
Cliche is cliche until we have an experience and can relate - then we look at it differently.
Ian, here's another one - When life deals you lemons, make lemonade.
Marigold-
I like that "When life deals you lemons, make lemonade." =))
Ian
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